Compute the Undervaluation Penalty for Each of the Following Independent

question 12

Essay

Compute the undervaluation penalty for each of the following independent cases involving the executor's reporting of the value of a closely held business in the decedent's gross estate. In each case, assume a marginal Federal estate tax rate of 40%. $\begin{array}{lrr} & \text { Reported Value } & \text { Corrected IRS Value } \\\text { a. } & \$ 10,000 & \$ 20,000 \\\text { b. } & 60,000 & 100,000 \\\text { c. } & 80,000 & 150,000 \\\text { d. } & 50,000 & 300,000\end{array}$

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